Principal Software Engineer – Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define the strategic and tactical direction for systems and teams across contracts, centers, offices, or programs within Technology Delivery.

• Examine systemic challenges associated with the modernization of the State Medicaid Enterprise System.

• Conduct interviews with states and vendors regarding implementation issues and suggest system enhancements and other interventions.

• Provide guidance on Medicaid policy analysis tools and opportunities for process automation.

• Develop and sustain complex, scalable application and infrastructure systems.

• Manage components and services throughout development, deployment, monitoring, and production support.

• Deploy and oversee cloud systems utilizing CI/CD and infrastructure as code.

• Collaborate with APIs, databases, and data pipelines to facilitate system integration and data flow.

• Influence system design, drive architectural choices, document decisions, and create strategic diagrams.

• Enhance code quality, testing methodologies, development standards, DevOps practices, monitoring, and incident response.

• Mentor engineers, evaluate code and technical designs, and guide technical direction.

• Facilitate discussions with both internal and external stakeholders while fostering cross-team connections.

• Identify risks, conflicts, skills shortages, information deficiencies, and staffing requirements; suggest and implement solutions.

• Offer advice on government regulations and policies, including accessibility, PRA, FOIA, acquisition guidelines, and security compliance.

• Represent A1M and its teams to clients, even in challenging circumstances.

• Spot contract growth opportunities and assist in building teaming connections, white papers, proposals, conferences, blogs, or social media presence.

• Collaborate with the Practice Director on career development, hiring practices, professional growth, delivery quality, mentoring, and fostering a remote practice culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proficient in writing high-quality, reusable code.

• Advanced expertise in contemporary software development languages and systems.

• Skilled in creating secure, compliant software while minimizing vulnerability risks.

• Expertise in one or more related specializations, such as data engineering, DevOps, or accessibility.

• Capable of operating independently in ambiguous settings and shaping strategic direction beyond a single project.

• Able to clearly communicate technical outcomes to a diverse range of stakeholders, including those who are politically or strategically sensitive.

• Experience with legacy system integration or operation.

• Familiarity with large-scale applications and systems.

• Background in government consulting engagements.

• Experience in ethically and thoughtfully integrating AI into engineering projects.

• Proven track record of mentoring across various levels and disciplines, contributing to organizational growth.

• Confidence in assessing technical candidates and making hiring recommendations.

• Ability to evaluate technical delivery quality and detect early signs of inadequate performance.

• Experience in business development activities, including proposals or white papers.

• Must be located in the United States, including the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.

• Must have been a U.S. resident for 3 of the last 5 years.

• Cannot reside in New York State.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for ongoing visa sponsorship.

• Must be a permanent U.S. resident.

• Must pass a Public Trust background check, including SF85 or SF85P as applicable, and fingerprinting.

• Willingness to collaborate with partners primarily in Eastern Standard Time.

• Active engagement in client virtual meetings, including being on camera.

• Preferred: experience in social-impact product teams or civic technology.

• Preferred: experience working with distributed cross-functional teams.

• Preferred: background in government health and human services programs.

• Preferred: knowledge of Medicaid, CHIP, Medicaid Enterprise System, Medicare, ACA, or MACRA.

• Preferred: familiarity with SAFe and agile methodologies.

• Preferred: experience in resource management.

• Preferred: capability to manage data resources alongside technical roles and product managers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance, short-term disability, and optional voluntary benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Four weeks of paid time off, seven company holidays, two personal days, and a day off for your birthday.

• Paid time for volunteering.

• Wellness reimbursements.

• Budgets available for training, development, travel, and office supplies.

• Donations to a nonprofit of your choice upon hire and several times throughout the year.

• Flexibility to manage non-work-related life responsibilities during the day.